Evaluation of Clinical Equivalence Between Two Lubiprostone Products

NCT ID: NCT01372423

Last Updated: 2012-07-12

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

808 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2011-05-31

Study Completion Date

2012-06-30

Brief Summary

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The objective of this study is to evaluate the clinical equivalence and safety of the Test formulation of lubiprostone 24 mcg capsules compared to the marketed formulation AMITIZA® (lubiprostone) 24 mcg capsules (Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) in patients with confirmed chronic idiopathic constipation.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Chronic Idiopathic Constipation

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Investigators

Study Groups

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AMITIZA

Manufactured by Sucampo Pharmaceuticals (24 mcg administered for 7 days)

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Lubiprostone

Intervention Type DRUG

24 mcg capsules

Placebo

Manufactured by Anchen Pharmaceuticals (24 mcg administered for 7 days)

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo

Intervention Type DRUG

24 mcg capsules

Lubiprostone

Manufactured by Anchen Pharmaceuticals (24 mcg administered for 7 days)

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Lubiprostone

Intervention Type DRUG

24 mcg capsules

Interventions

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Lubiprostone

24 mcg capsules

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo

24 mcg capsules

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. 1\. Male or non-pregnant females aged 18 and older with a clinical diagnosis of chronic idiopathic constipation defined as, on average, \< 3 spontaneous bowel movements (SBMs) per week for the past 6 months and confirmed by daily diary during the 14 day baseline lead-in period. An SBM is defined as any bowel movement that did not occur within 24 hours after rescue medication use.
2. Have 1 or more of the following symptoms related to bowel movements for at least 6 months before the baseline visit and confirmed by daily diary during the 14 Day baseline period:

* very hard (little balls) and/or hard stools for at least 25 percent of the bowel movements
* sensation of incomplete evacuation following at least 25 percent of the bowel movements
* straining at defecation at least a quarter of the time
3. Women of child-bearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test prior to beginning therapy and agree to use effective contraceptive methods during the study.
4. For patients aged \< 50 years, documentation of the results of either a flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy performed within the 5 years prior to dosing, showing no mechanical bowel obstruction or organic disorders of the large Bowel.
5. For patients aged \>/= 50 years, documentation of the results of either a barium enema with flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy performed within 1 year prior to dosing, showing no mechanical bowel obstruction or organic disorders of the large bowel.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Females who are Pregnant, breast feeding, or planning a pregnancy.
2. Patients of any age with evidence of weight loss, anemia, or rectal bleeding AND without documentation of the results of either a flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy performed during the 6 months prior to dosing.
3. Patients that have documented mechanical bowel obstruction (e.g., bowel obstruction due to tumor, hernia), megacolon/megarectum, or diagnosis of pseudo-obstruction.
4. Any known or suspected organic disorders of the large or small bowel (e.g., inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's Disease) or constipation secondary to a documented cause (e.g., surgery, bowel resection)or acute hernia.
5. History of bowel resection.
6. Patients who are regularly using medications know to cause constipation (narcotics, calcium channel blockers, tricyclic antidepressants).
7. Hospitalized for any gastrointestinal or abdominal surgical procedure during the 3 months prior to dosing.
8. Clinically significant cardiovascular, liver, lung, neurologic, renal or psychiatric disorder, or clinically significant laboratory abnormalities.
9. Use of a systemic antibiotic within 4 weeks prior to the Screening Visit.
10. Participation in a study with any investigational medication within the past 30 days of screening for this study or previous participation in this study.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Novum Pharmaceutical Research Services

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role collaborator

Anchen Pharmaceuticals, Inc

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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Dothan, Alabama, United States

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Huntsville, Alabama, United States

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Mobile, Alabama, United States

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Chandler, Arizona, United States

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Gilbert, Arizona, United States

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Mesa, Arizona, United States

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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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Phoeniz, Arizona, United States

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Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States

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Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

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Mountain Home, Arkansas, United States

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Sherwood, Arkansas, United States

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Buena Park, California, United States

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Fresno, California, United States

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Garden Grove, California, United States

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La Palma, California, United States

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Long Beach, California, United States

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Sacremento, California, United States

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San Diego, California, United States

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San Ramon, California, United States

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Santa Ana, California, United States

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Westlake Village, California, United States

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Denver, Colorado, United States

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Wheat Ridge, Colorado, United States

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Adventura, Florida, United States

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Boyton Beach, Florida, United States

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Bradenton, Florida, United States

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Brookville, Florida, United States

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Clearwater, Florida, United States

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Deerfield Beach, Florida, United States

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Jupiter, Florida, United States

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Maimi, Florida, United States

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Miami, Florida, United States

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Niceville, Florida, United States

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Ormond Beach, Florida, United States

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Panama City, Florida, United States

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Port Orange, Florida, United States

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St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

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Tampa, Florida, United States

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West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

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Decauter, Georgia, United States

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Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States

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Stockbridge, Georgia, United States

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Lewiston, Idaho, United States

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Rockford, Illinois, United States

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Evansville, Indiana, United States

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Lexington, Kentucky, United States

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Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

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Hollywood, Maryland, United States

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Jackson, Mississippi, United States

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Mexico, Missouri, United States

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Washington, Missouri, United States

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Billings, Montana, United States

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Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

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Henderson, Nevada, United States

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Marlton, New Jersey, United States

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Newport News, New Jersey, United States

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Poughkeepsie, New York, United States

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Cary, North Carolina, United States

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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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High Point, North Carolina, United States

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Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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Salisbury, North Carolina, United States

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Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

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Winstom-Salem, North Carolina, United States

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Beavercreek, Ohio, United States

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Centerville, Ohio, United States

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Sylvania, Ohio, United States

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Columbia, South Carolina, United States

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Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

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Germantown, Tennessee, United States

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Hermitage, Tennessee, United States

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Houston, Texas, United States

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Longview, Texas, United States

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San Antonio, Texas, United States

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Sugarland, Texas, United States

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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

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Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

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Mountain Lake, Washington, United States

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Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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71060001

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

CS-01-2011

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id